Being able to look at a brand new piece of music and play it at sight is a pretty amazing skill to have.
The Benefits of Sight-Reading: The What, Why, and How
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #83: The Counterintuitive Approach to Battling Burnout
Friends, I know it’s tough right now. If you’re a regular listener, you know I’m all about self-improvement. We’ve talked about mindfulness, being present, morning routines, and productivity.
Now You Can Add Letter Names (AlphaNotes) to Noteheads in Compose
We are always looking to user requests to help us determine which new features and resources to develop next. One thing that’s clear—especially during this time—is the need to support our beginning students as much as possible.
RepDev 101: How Content Is Created and Maintained in SmartMusic’s Unrivaled Library
Here at SmartMusic, we pride ourselves on having a music library like no other—currently home to hundreds of methods and thousands of ensemble and solo pieces (and counting) ready for teachers to assign, and students to practice.
SmartMusic November 2020 Repertoire Update
This month, we’ve added 24 new titles to the SmartMusic repertoire library, including new pop solos, ensemble titles, and flexible arrangements.
Music Ed Mentor Podcast #82: Helping Students Through Hard Times
This episode is all about your students. As much as we, as teachers, need help and advice, I think we can agree our students need help too.
How to Create a Virtual Choir Performance Video
When school shut down in March, I was blindsided. In an effort to connect with my students at home and continue making meaningful music from a distance, I found myself searching “how to create a virtual choir performance” online.
SmartMusic October 2020 Repertoire Update
Last month we were excited to share PDF catalogs of SmartMusic’s extensive library on our blog, but as we continue to add new content on a regular basis, it’s already time to share an update on the new titles added since then.
Explore SmartMusic’s Extensive Repertoire Library
SmartMusic Spotlight: S-Cubed Sight Singing Program’s Dale Duncan
Renowned voice instructor Dale Duncan has been teaching middle-school students for 29 years, guiding thousands of young people to master sight singing along the way.